Parenting in 100 Words

Bite-sized parenting tips that are easy to remember and put into action.

Notice How You Talk About Mistakes

Jul 19, 2026

Teens listen to what is said as well as what is not said, and many learn to fear mistakes when they see errors as potential catastrophes.

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Failure Is a Temporary State

Jul 19, 2026

When your teen makes a mistake, they don’t earn a permanent label of failure. Teach your teen to bounce back by reminding them that this too shall pass while helping them move beyond the mistake.

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Talk Early, Often, and Ongoing With Your Teen

Jul 03, 2026

Talk early, often, and ongoing to keep the lines of communication open between you and your teen.

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Why You Should Let Your Teen Fail

Jul 03, 2026

What if we reframe failure by seeing its positives? (Yes, failure has benefits.) Failing means your teen took a risk.

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Help Teens Develop Self-Control

Jul 03, 2026

Teens demonstrate responsibility, and you put them in-charge of their life more and more until they’re ready for adulthood.

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How to Know When a Grieving Teen Needs Help

Jun 27, 2026

How do you know when your teen needs more support than you’re currently providing?

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